Eat Your Way To Great Skin

  • Food that is good for the skin

    A great selection of skincare products and a dedicated routine can massively transform any skin. That said – genetics and lifestyle play a big part in how our skin looks and matures. One of the essential components is a well-balanced diet. We’ll preface this by saying, we do not have a degree in nutrition. Some…

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  • Food Supplements for Beautiful Skin

    Healthy, glowing, radiant skin. No blemishes, no visible pores, no wrinkles. Can all of these be achieved if you swallow a pill? Contrary to what the advertising people would like us to believe the answer is no. All manner of food supplements have been cropping up over the last few years. Many of them are…

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  • Almond and Parsely Pesto

    This vibrant, tangy pesto made from almonds and parsley makes a nice change from the standard basil and pine nut pesto. The work of moments, this pesto can be used to add va-va-voom to sandwich fillings and vegetable side dishes or can be enjoyed stirred liberally through pasta. Parsley is the world’s most popular herb,…

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  • Watermelon & Mint Cooler – A Refreshing Summer Mocktail

    Refresh yourself this summer with this delicious mocktail. The watermelon in this cooling drink is packed with immune-boosting lycopene and vitamins A and C. These antioxidants are good for the skin inside and out, which is why we use watermelon extract in Ishtar’s complexion refining Ultralase Cleanse. Ingredients 8 cups seedless watermelon cubes Raw honey…

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  • Blackcurrant Sorbet – The fruit that improves memory & skin

    One the best things about the arrival of warmer weather is indulging in iced desserts. One of my favourites is blackcurrant sorbet. Yes, it does contain some sugar but not much more than a glass of cordial. And how luxurious it seems in comparison, as each icy mouthful melts into an array of vivid flavours.…

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  • Why moisturisers will not solve dull, flaky skin

    If you suffer from dull, flaky skin you may well feel that your skin needs a richer moisturiser. However, what you are experiencing may well be a thick build-up of dead, dehydrated skin cells. Slathering on rich moisturisers in this scenario may not work and may even trigger unwelcome issues such as pore congestion or…

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  • 10 Things the Most Successful People Do to Stay Calm

    “90% of top performers are skilled at managing their emotions in times of stress in order to remain calm and in control.”  – Travis Bradberry, TalentSmart TalentSmart surveyed over 1 million people to find out what the most  successful people…

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  • Detox trends you should not be following – Top 3 Detox Myths

    January is the month associated with resolution. Once the last mince pie is eaten, our cards collected for recycling and the last traces of tinsel cleared away, our minds inevitably turn to what comes next. Across the nation we resolve to be thinner, healthier, happier and more successful than ever before. And tapping into this…

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